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Just one and half month before David Mzuguno died, he told to Daily Monitor, the Ugandan newspaper: “I have also taught three of my children to do art and hopefully they will carry on with the business when I have left this world"

The origin traces to an old man from Kigoma in west Tanzania who used to decorate caves for some reasons. He also painted on hut walls. His name is Atanas Mwanasola Kiswanta and he died in 1992. He must have been born in the beginning of 20 century. His wife Matrida is still living in Kigoma.

Elias Jengo, the author of this article, is currently a professor at the University of Dar es Salaam, Department of Fine and Performing Arts. He is also an internationally famous artist. His major works can be seen in many public places in Tanzania.